Livestock Manager

The Company

Our client is a large-scale rural estate with a strong commitment to sustainable and regenerative farming. The business operates a diverse mixed farming system, combining organic arable production, livestock enterprises, and environmental stewardship.

With a focus on working in harmony with nature, the estate places equal importance on producing high-quality food and enhancing biodiversity, supported by progressive land management practices and long-term environmental goals.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Livestock Manager, you will take strategic and operational responsibility for the estate's livestock enterprises, working closely with the Farm Manager and wider leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day and long-term management of cattle and sheep operations
• Developing and delivering grazing strategies that support soil health and productivity
• Driving high standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, and compliance
• Overseeing breeding, rearing, and finishing systems to optimise performance
• Managing and developing a team, including providing leadership to shepherding staff
• Monitoring performance through data, ensuring accurate record-keeping and audit readiness
• Contributing to financial planning, budgeting, and enterprise decision-making
• Supporting regenerative farming practices and environmental stewardship initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to enhance productivity, sustainability, and commercial returns
• Collaborating across the wider business and representing the estate externally where required

What You Need

To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong combination of technical expertise, leadership experience, and a passion for sustainable livestock systems.

You will have:

• A degree in agriculture or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a livestock management role
• Strong background in sheep production, including outdoor lambing systems
• Experience with suckler beef systems, including calving through to finishing
• In-depth knowledge of grazing systems, ideally regenerative or rotational approaches
• Solid understanding of livestock performance, genetics, and animal health
• Experience with compliance, assurance schemes, and regulatory frameworks
• Financial awareness, including budgeting and data-driven decision-making
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• A proactive, organised, and self-motivated approach
• Full UK driving licence (working dogs advantageous but not essential)

What Is in It for You

• Competitive Salary with accommodation
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Non-contributory pension scheme at 8% within the probation period, rising to 15% on successful completion of probation at 6 months
• A strategic leadership role with real influence on the future direction of the enterprise
• Involvement in progressive, regenerative farming systems
• Supportive team environment with a focus on continuous improvement
• Long-term career development within a prestigious rural setting

How to Apply

If you are an experienced livestock manager looking to join a progressive farming estate, I would love to hear from you. Please get in touch to find out more.

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